Funeral Details

Barbara S. Shapiro

July 31, 1931 - December 6, 2023

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Andrea London
Beth Emet the Free Synagogue

Interment

Zion Gardens Cemetery
6758 West Addison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60634
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Shiva

Render Residence
3654 Davis Street
Skokie, Illinois 60076
847.287.9498
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Friday 3PM- 5:30PM

Saturday and Sunday
Beginning at 6:30PM with Minyan services at 7PM

Memorial Contributions

Chicago CRED
Attention: Rachel Schwimmer
300 East Randolph Street, Suite 3850
Chicago, Illinois 60601
www.chicagocred.org





OBITUARY

Barbara S. Shapiro, nee Senn, age 92.

Beloved wife of the late Harvey. Loving mother of Deborah (Robert) Render, Bobby (Liz Nessen) Shapiro and Laurie (Ray) Gonzalez. Proud grandmother of Daniel (Emily) Render, Nathan (Tal Bendor) Render, Sylvie Render, Hannah Shapiro, Sam Shapiro, Elijah Gonzalez and Zachary Gonzalez. Adored great grandmother of Orly and Naomi Bendor, Kate, Jack and Annie Render. Dear sister of the late Richard Senn. Fond companion of the late Marty Davis. Barbara was an avid Scrabble player, emailer extraordinaire, and loved the beach and eating healthy (chocolate included) and supporting her children and grandchildren in all of their passions. Service Friday, December 8, 2023, 11 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Zion Gardens Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Chicago CRED, www.chicagocred.org in recognition to her gun control activism. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I am sorry to know you have lost your mother. She did have a long life and I hope it was a good one.. You have my sincere condolences.

Karl Berolzheimer
December 7, 2023
My heart goes out to each of you. Your mother had a long, rich life and left a great legacy—and she’ll be missed.

Phil Harris
December 8, 2023
Aunt Barbara was a wonderful presence in this world. May you all find peace and solace in the memories of her you keep and hold going forward.
With Love,
Laurence

Laurence Schmukler
December 11, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. What a lovely tribute her service was. Cindy, Scott and I send our deepest condolences and our love to everyone. I hope your wonderful memories bring you all comfort and peace. May her memory forever be a blessing. With love, Lori Jo

Lori Neugroschl Sherden
December 11, 2023